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Cannot Connect to Desktop Computer Using Remote Networking

Article ID: 183793

Article Last Modified on 11/26/2003

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This article was previously published under Q183793

SYMPTOMS

When you create a new connection to a desktop computer using Remote Networking, you may be unable to connect to the desktop computer.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the new connection is not configured correctly.

RESOLUTION

To configure the new connection correctly, follow these steps:

Tap Start, tap Programs, tap Communication, and then tap Remote Networking.
Tap the desktop computer connection, and then tap Properties on the File menu.

Tap Configure, and then verify that the values of the port settings match those listed in the following table.

      Setting     Value
      -----------------
      Data Bits   8
      Parity      None
      Stop Bits   1

Tap OK, and then tap OK.
Double-tap the desktop computer connection.

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